By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. State Representative Ray Franz isn’t very impressed with the legislature’s transportation bill that was passed in the middle of the night last week. The Republican from Onekama represents the 101st District, which includes Mason, Manistee, Benzie and Leelanau counties. Franz said the $1.9 billion bill is not about fixing roads as much as it is about…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 79th District Court Magistrate: Felonies – Christopher Wayne Bailey, 41, of 308 E. Court St., Apt. 7, Ludington, was arrested Dec. 19 by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) for felonies of receiving and concealing weapons; weapons possession by a felon; two counts of felony…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. A new law passed in a late night legislative session last week will mean Michigan consumers will have to pay sales tax on out-of-state online purchases. This might seem logical, but State Representative Ray Franz believes it’s a bad move for Michigan. Franz is a Republican from Onekama who represents the 101st District, which includes Mason,…
BRANCH TWP. — A 22-year-old Walhalla man was tasered following a foot chase Christmas Eve at 8:57 a.m. at a residence at 186 S. Walhalla Rd. Mason County Sheriff’s deputies went to the residence to arrest the suspect on a two-count warrant charging him with interfering with electronic communications and third-offense domestic violence. “The subject fled from officers, and a…
The weather is brought to you by Urka Auto Center, 3736 W. U.S. 10, Ludington, www.urkaautos.com. Friday, Dec. 26, 2014: Increasing clouds, with a high near 44. South southwest wind 11 to 13 mph. Tonight: A 40 percent chance of rain after 1 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. South wind 6 to 8 mph. Saturday, Dec. 27, 2014: A 40…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 79th District Court: – Andrew Lawrence Barrette, 51, of 127 S. James St., Ludington, was found guilty Nov. 26 of allowing a person to drive in violation. He was sentenced to one day in jail with credit for one day served; $335 in fines and costs; and…
Video here. LUDINGTON — The 28th annual Community Christmas Dinner will be held Christmas Day from noon to 2 p.m. at Emanuel Lutheran Church, 501 E. Danaher St. Chairman Noel Niemann said the dinner is free to anyone who would like to attend. “Everyone is welcome to serve and be served.” If people cannot be there and would like to have a…
The weather is brought to you by Urka Auto Center, 3736 W. U.S. 10, Ludington, www.urkaautos.com. Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2014: Rain and snow before 1 p.m., then rain between 1 and 4 p.m., then rain and snow after 4 p.m.. High near 37. Light and variable wind becoming north 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 100%.…
Birth announcements are sponsored by ABC Kidz/Purple Monkey, 123 E. Ludington Ave. Check them out here on Facebook. Welcome to the world! Marie Jeanne Raven, the daughter of Andrea and Dean Raven of Ludington, was born Dec. 18, 2014 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Quinn Patrick McKenna, the son of Brittany Rand and Patrick McKenna of Ludington, was born Dec. 18, 2014…
Renew. Rebuild. Recover is a blog submitted by West Michigan Community Mental Health. The BringChange2Mind Facebook page is dedicated to fighting stigma regarding mental health conditions and also raising awareness to everyday mental health issues. A recent post reminds us that the mere action of hugging another person provides a boost to our physical health and mental wellbeing. Touching another…
AMBER TWP. — Deputies from the Mason County Sheriff’s Office responded to two car-deer crashes in the same location within four minutes of each other during the early morning hours of Monday, Dec. 22. The crashes occurred at US-10 and Stiles Road at 1:43 a.m. and 1:47 a.m. No injuries were reported in either crash. Other MCSO activity on Monday,…
See video here. By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — History was made this afternoon when Susan Sniegowski was sworn in as the 51st Circuit Court judge, making her the first female judge to serve in Mason and Lake counties. Sniegowski was also Mason County’s first female prosecutor. The swearing in ceremony was the last official act of Judge Richard I.…
SHERMAN TWP. — Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart post arrested a 17-year-old Scottville man for felonious assault Friday, Dec. 19, at 10:49 p.m. in the 3000 block of North Tuttle Road. No additional information was immediately available. Other MSP weekend activity includes: Friday, Dec. 19, 2014 – 7:11 p.m., car/deer crash, US-31 and Mavis Rd., Victory Twp. Sunday,…
BRANCH TWP. — A 43-year-old Scottville man was arrested for sex offender violation – failure to notify of an address change, which is a four-year felony, after Mason County Sheriff’s Office deputies followed up on a tip Saturday, Dec. 20, at 2:54 p.m. in the 7800 block of East US-10. Other weekend MCSO activity includes: Friday, Dec. 19, 2014 –…
Clara Julia Malburg, aged 91 longtime resident of Scottville, passed away on Thursday, December 18, 2014 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Clara was born on September 20, 1923 in Mason County, the daughter of John and Elizabeth (Hoffman) Adrieansen, and married Henry Malburg on October 4, 1941 at St. Jerome’s Catholic Church in Scottville. They celebrated 56 years together…
The weather is brought to you by Urka Auto Center, 3736 W. U.S. 10, Ludington, www.urkaautos.com. Monday, Dec. 22, 2014: A 50 percent chance of rain after 1 p.m. Cloudy, with a high near 39. Southeast wind around 17 mph. Tonight: Rain, possibly mixed with freezing rain. Low around 37. Breezy, with an east southeast wind 20 to 22 mph. Chance of…
See VIDEO HERE. By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Christmas is not always an easy time of year for families struggling financially. Thanks to the Salvation Army of Ludington and St. Simon’s Parish — and donations from many area companies and individuals — Christmas was made easier for a few hundred of those families today. For the third year, the…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — The congregation of St. John’s Lutheran Church has spread some Christmas cheer this season that’s sure to touch many lives. Earlier this week, the church gave out almost $20,000 to various community programs. The community came from two bequests the church received nearly two years ago totaling almost $1 million. After receiving the bequests,…
VICTORY TWP. – A group of area corrections officers recently completed West Shore Community College’s Corrections Officer Training Program, a Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC) approved 320-hour certification program for personnel supervising inmates in state prisons. The academy program focuses on providing the skills necessary to maintain safety and security within a correctional facility. During a 14-week period, the academy covers over 50…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. MUSKEGON — The man arrested for last Friday’s armed robbery at the Branch Grocery faces a six-count felony warrant for robbing the eastern Mason County store. He also has been charged in four separate cases of armed robbery in Muskegon County, where he is currently being held. Mark Anthony Miller, 41, of Muskegon Township, has not…
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